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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 441.62 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 441.62 and 202.98 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 441.62 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/441.62 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 441.62 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 89,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,640.03/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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