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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 440.06 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 440.06 and 216.40 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 440.06 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/440.06 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 440.06 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 95,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,228.98/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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