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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 438.49 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 438.49 and 212.01 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 438.49 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/438.49 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 438.49 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 92,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,964.26/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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