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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 441.91 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 441.91 and 78.22 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 441.91 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/441.91 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 441.91 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 34,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.41/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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