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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.40 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.40 and 202.40 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.40 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.40 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.40 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 89,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,136.96/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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