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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.68, 441.93 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.68, 441.93 and 78.23 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 441.93 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/441.93 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 441.93 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 34,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,572.18/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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