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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 440.12 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 440.12 and 293.61 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 440.12 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/440.12 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 440.12 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 129,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,222.17/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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