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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 442.13 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 442.13 and 203.22 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 442.13 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/442.13 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 442.13 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 89,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,848.64/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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