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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.69 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.69 and 202.44 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.69 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.69 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.69 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 89,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,213.28/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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