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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 438.84 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 438.84 and 202.05 is: 302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 438.84 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/438.84 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 438.84 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 88,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,667.62/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.39

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