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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.28 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.28 and 102.48 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.28 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.28 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.28 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 45,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.85/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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