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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.30 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.30 and 212.01 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.30 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.30 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.30 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 93,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135.99/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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