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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 438.69 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 438.69 and 215.94 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 438.69 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/438.69 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 438.69 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 94,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,730.72/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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