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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 403.90 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 403.90 and 214.34 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 403.90 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/403.90 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 403.90 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 86,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569.37/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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