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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.33 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.33 and 257.15 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.33 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.33 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.33 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 113,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,227.37/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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