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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 440.44 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 440.44 and 88.21 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 440.44 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/440.44 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 440.44 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 38,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851.87/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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