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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.74, 442.19 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.74, 442.19 and 276.22 is: 414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.74 : 442.19 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.74/442.19 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.74x = 442.19 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.74x = 122,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140.48/294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.39

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