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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.61, 442.11 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.61, 442.11 and 102.23 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 442.11 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/442.11 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 442.11 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 45,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,197.03/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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