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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.88 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.88 and 78.88 is: 118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.88 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.88 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.88 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 34,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.37/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.31

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