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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.22 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.22 and 112.17 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.22 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.22 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.22 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 49,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.26/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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