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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.74 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.74 and 271.26 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.74 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.74 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.74 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 119,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,283.87/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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