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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 439.32 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 439.32 and 255.13 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 439.32 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/439.32 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 439.32 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 112,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,083.71/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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