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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 440.22 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 440.22 and 207.39 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 440.22 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/440.22 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 440.22 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 91,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,297.23/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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