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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.42 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.42 and 242.88 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.42 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.42 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.42 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 107,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,212.09/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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