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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.36, 416.04 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.36, 416.04 and 293.33 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.36 : 416.04 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.36/416.04 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.36x = 416.04 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.36x = 122,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,037.75/302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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