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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 438.90 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 438.90 and 205.24 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 438.90 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/438.90 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 438.90 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 90,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,079.84/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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