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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.56 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.56 and 242.35 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.56 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.56 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.56 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 107,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,012.07/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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