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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.71, 442.05 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.71, 442.05 and 78.28 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.71 : 442.05 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.71/442.05 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.71x = 442.05 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.71x = 34,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.67/294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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