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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 442.20 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 442.20 and 283.12 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 442.20 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/442.20 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 442.20 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 125,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,195.66/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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