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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.19 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.19 and 112.32 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.19 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.19 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.19 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 49,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667.06/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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