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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 442.29 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 442.29 and 203.33 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 442.29 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/442.29 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 442.29 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 89,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,928.61/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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