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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 440.03 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 440.03 and 270.03 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 440.03 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/440.03 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 440.03 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 118,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,823.63/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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