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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 438.72 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 438.72 and 211.52 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 438.72 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/438.72 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 438.72 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 92,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,798.05/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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