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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 404.21 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 404.21 and 265.50 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 404.21 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/404.21 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 404.21 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 107,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,318.42/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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