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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 442.19 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 442.19 and 157.80 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 442.19 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/442.19 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 442.19 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 69,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,778.69/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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