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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 441.62 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 441.62 and 157.62 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 441.62 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/441.62 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 441.62 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 69,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,608.14/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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