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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.87, 442.28 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.87, 442.28 and 112.22 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.87 : 442.28 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.87/442.28 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.87x = 442.28 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.87x = 49,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631.76/294.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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