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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 440.13 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 440.13 and 286.68 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 440.13 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/440.13 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 440.13 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 126,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,176.47/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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