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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 440.10 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 440.10 and 202.14 is: 303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 440.10 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/440.10 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 440.10 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 88,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,961.81/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.30

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