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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 467.98 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 467.98 and 293.50 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 467.98 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/467.98 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 467.98 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 137,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,350.23/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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