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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 441.81 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 441.81 and 236.85 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 441.81 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/441.81 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 441.81 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 104,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,642.70/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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