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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.72 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.72 and 203.40 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.72 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.72 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.72 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 89,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,845.85/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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