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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.32 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.32 and 203.68 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.32 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.32 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.32 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 90,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,091.74/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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