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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 404.28 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 404.28 and 269.46 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 404.28 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/404.28 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 404.28 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 108,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,937.29/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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