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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.34 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.34 and 102.47 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.34 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.34 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.34 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 45,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.90/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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