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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.46 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.46 and 158.09 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.46 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.46 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.46 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 69,946.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,946.68/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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