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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 440.31 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 440.31 and 88.04 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 440.31 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/440.31 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 440.31 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 38,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763.60/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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