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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 440.04 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 440.04 and 215.10 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 440.04 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/440.04 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 440.04 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 94,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,652.60/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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