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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 418.22 and 294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 418.22 and 294.79 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 418.22 = 294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/418.22 = 294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 418.22 × 294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 123,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,287.07/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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