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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 442.22 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 442.22 and 156.17 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 442.22 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/442.22 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 442.22 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 69,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,061.50/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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