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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 439.38 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 439.38 and 201.72 is: 302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 439.38 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/439.38 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 439.38 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 88,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,631.73/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.24

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