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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 440.70 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 440.70 and 202.50 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 440.70 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/440.70 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 440.70 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 89,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,241.75/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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