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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.41 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.41 and 202.31 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.41 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.41 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.41 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 89,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,096.64/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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