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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 438.48 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 438.48 and 288.90 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 438.48 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/438.48 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 438.48 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 126,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,676.87/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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