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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 477.46 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 477.46 and 293.41 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 477.46 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/477.46 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 477.46 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 140,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,089.82/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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