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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 439.84 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 439.84 and 202.38 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 439.84 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/439.84 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 439.84 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 89,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,014.82/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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