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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.30 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.30 and 211.83 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.30 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.30 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.30 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 93,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,056.92/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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