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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.69, 441.22 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.69, 441.22 and 293.99 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.69 : 441.22 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.69/441.22 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.69x = 441.22 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.69x = 129,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,712.06/295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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