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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 440.16 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 440.16 and 201.28 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 440.16 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/440.16 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 440.16 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 88,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,595.40/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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