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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 438.69 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 438.69 and 255.14 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 438.69 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/438.69 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 438.69 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 111,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,927.37/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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