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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 439.84 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 439.84 and 212.23 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 439.84 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/439.84 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 439.84 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 93,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,346.41/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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