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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.18 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.18 and 112.18 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.18 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.18 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.18 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 49,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604.03/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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