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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.83 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.83 and 276.30 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.83 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.83 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.83 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 121,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,525.03/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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