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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.21, 438.90 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.21, 438.90 and 268 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.21 : 438.90 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.21/438.90 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.21x = 438.90 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.21x = 117,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,625.20/293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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