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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 440.16 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 440.16 and 216.16 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 440.16 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/440.16 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 440.16 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 95,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,144.99/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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