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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 442.05 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 442.05 and 102.34 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 442.05 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/442.05 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 442.05 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 45,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.40/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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