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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.20, 441.28 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.20, 441.28 and 88.78 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.20 : 441.28 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.20/441.28 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.20x = 441.28 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.20x = 39,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176.84/294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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