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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.82 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.82 and 157.34 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.82 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.82 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.82 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 69,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,515.96/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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