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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 438.71 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 438.71 and 214.83 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 438.71 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/438.71 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 438.71 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 94,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.00/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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