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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 442.20 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 442.20 and 112.30 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 442.20 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/442.20 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 442.20 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 49,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.06/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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