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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 442.36 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 442.36 and 112.31 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 442.36 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/442.36 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 442.36 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 49,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678.96/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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