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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.32, 441.26 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.32, 441.26 and 145.99 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.32 : 441.26 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.32/441.26 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.32x = 441.26 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.32x = 64,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416.61/294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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