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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 442.65 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 442.65 and 203.30 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 442.65 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/442.65 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 442.65 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 89,990.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,990.75/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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