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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 437.50 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 437.50 and 267.33 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 437.50 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/437.50 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 437.50 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 116,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,956.88/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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