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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.96 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.96 and 112.02 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.96 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.96 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.96 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 49,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508.36/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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