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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.65, 442.14 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.65, 442.14 and 272.10 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.65 : 442.14 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.65/442.14 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.65x = 442.14 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.65x = 120,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,306.29/294.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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