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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.34 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.34 and 202.31 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.34 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.34 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.34 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 88,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,879.67/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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