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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 473.34 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 473.34 and 293.40 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 473.34 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/473.34 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 473.34 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 138,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,877.96/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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