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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.73, 442.36 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.73, 442.36 and 157.89 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.73 : 442.36 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.73/442.36 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.73x = 442.36 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.73x = 69,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,844.22/294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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