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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,413.12 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,413.12 and 293.08 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,413.12 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,413.12 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,413.12 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 414,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,157.21/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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