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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.42 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.42 and 203.56 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.42 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.42 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.42 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 90,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059.02/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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