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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 424.86 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 424.86 and 293.24 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 424.86 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/424.86 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 424.86 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 124,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,585.95/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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