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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.34 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.34 and 112.27 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.34 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.34 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.34 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 49,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.30/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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