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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.19 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.19 and 207.33 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.19 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.19 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.19 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 91,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264.59/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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