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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 440.03 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 440.03 and 200.33 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 440.03 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/440.03 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 440.03 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 88,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,151.21/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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