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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.83 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.83 and 78.79 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.83 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.83 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.83 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 34,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,890.58/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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