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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 440.66 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 440.66 and 212.60 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 440.66 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/440.66 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 440.66 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 93,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,684.32/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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