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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 440.16 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 440.16 and 270.16 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 440.16 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/440.16 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 440.16 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 118,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,913.63/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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