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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 442.86 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 442.86 and 78.81 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 442.86 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/442.86 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 442.86 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 34,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.90/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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