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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 438.54 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 438.54 and 211.50 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 438.54 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/438.54 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 438.54 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 92,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751.21/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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