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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 440.42 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 440.42 and 286.22 is: 429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 440.42 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/440.42 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 440.42 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 126,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,057.01/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.48

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