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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 404.45 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 404.45 and 269.85 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 404.45 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/404.45 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 404.45 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 109,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,139.48/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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