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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 440.46 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 440.46 and 288.84 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 440.46 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/440.46 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 440.46 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 127,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,222.47/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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