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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.29 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.29 and 211.86 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.29 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.29 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.29 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 93,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067.98/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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