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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 404.07 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 404.07 and 214.32 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 404.07 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/404.07 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 404.07 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 86,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602.20/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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