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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 441.59 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 441.59 and 88.98 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 441.59 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/441.59 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 441.59 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 39,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.23/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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