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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 440.46 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 440.46 and 202.42 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 440.46 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/440.46 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 440.46 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 89,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,157.91/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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