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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 442.04 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 442.04 and 237.38 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 442.04 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/442.04 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 442.04 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 104,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,928.06/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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