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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 442.36 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 442.36 and 237.34 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 442.36 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/442.36 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 442.36 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 104,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,989.72/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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