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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.74 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.74 and 217.08 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.74 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.74 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.74 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 95,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,458.76/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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