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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.34 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.34 and 89.47 is: 134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.34 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.34 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.34 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 39,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577.10/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.17

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