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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 404.44 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 404.44 and 237.89 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 404.44 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/404.44 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 404.44 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 96,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,211.71/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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