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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 440.34 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 440.34 and 293.36 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 440.34 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/440.34 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 440.34 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 129,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,174.84/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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