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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 440.70 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 440.70 and 202.72 is: 303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 440.70 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/440.70 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 440.70 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 89,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,338.70/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.58

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