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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 440.63 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 440.63 and 282.42 is: 424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 440.63 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/440.63 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 440.63 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 124,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,442.72/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.40

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