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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.25, 439.47 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.25, 439.47 and 211.44 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.25 : 439.47 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.25/439.47 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.25x = 439.47 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.25x = 92,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,921.54/293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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