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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 442.08 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 442.08 and 281.36 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 442.08 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/442.08 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 442.08 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 124,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,383.63/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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