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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 453.71 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 453.71 and 293.56 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 453.71 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/453.71 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 453.71 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 133,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,191.11/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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