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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 439.14 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 439.14 and 206.31 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 439.14 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/439.14 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 439.14 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 90,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.97/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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