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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.36 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.36 and 78.47 is: 117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.36 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.36 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.36 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 34,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,711.53/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.69

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