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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 442.19 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 442.19 and 203.51 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 442.19 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/442.19 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 442.19 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 89,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,991.70/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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