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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 441.15 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 441.15 and 88.68 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 441.15 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/441.15 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 441.15 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 39,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121.18/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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