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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 404.59 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 404.59 and 219.35 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 404.59 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/404.59 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 404.59 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 88,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,746.82/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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