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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 440.24 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 440.24 and 202.20 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 440.24 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/440.24 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 440.24 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 89,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,013.87/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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