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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 441.60 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 441.60 and 157.44 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 441.60 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/441.60 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 441.60 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 69,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,525.50/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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