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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 440.81 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 440.81 and 207.17 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 440.81 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/440.81 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 440.81 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 91,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,320.92/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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