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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.40 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.40 and 109.88 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.40 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.40 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.40 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 48,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610.36/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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