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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.25, 441.16 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.25, 441.16 and 145.92 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 441.16 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/441.16 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 441.16 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 64,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374.07/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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