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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 441.02 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 441.02 and 184.38 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 441.02 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/441.02 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 441.02 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 81,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.27/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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