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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 440.92 and 157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 440.92 and 157.33 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 440.92 = 157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/440.92 = 157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 440.92 × 157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 69,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369.94/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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