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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 441.31 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 441.31 and 179.43 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 441.31 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/441.31 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 441.31 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 79,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184.25/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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