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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 440.84 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 440.84 and 203.30 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 440.84 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/440.84 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 440.84 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 89,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,622.77/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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