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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 442.17 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 442.17 and 102.46 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 442.17 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/442.17 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 442.17 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 45,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304.74/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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