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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 438.28 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 438.28 and 272.20 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 438.28 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/438.28 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 438.28 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 119,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,301.24/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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