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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 440.96 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 440.96 and 202.58 is: 303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 440.96 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/440.96 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 440.96 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 89,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,329.68/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.31

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