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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 404.73 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 404.73 and 215.76 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 404.73 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/404.73 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 404.73 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 87,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,324.54/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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