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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 439.86 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 439.86 and 236.86 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 439.86 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/439.86 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 439.86 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 104,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,185.24/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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