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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.45, 441.33 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.45, 441.33 and 236.74 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.45 : 441.33 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.45/441.33 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.45x = 441.33 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.45x = 104,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,480.46/294.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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