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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 442.38 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 442.38 and 112.29 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 442.38 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/442.38 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 442.38 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 49,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,672.98/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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