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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 441.42 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 441.42 and 230.52 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 441.42 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/441.42 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 441.42 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 101,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,756.14/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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