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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.70 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.70 and 200.80 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.70 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.70 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.70 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 88,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,291.76/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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