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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.07, 421.42 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.07, 421.42 and 293.83 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.07 : 421.42 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.07/421.42 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.07x = 421.42 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.07x = 123,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,825.84/305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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