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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 440.19 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 440.19 and 216.31 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 440.19 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/440.19 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 440.19 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 95,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,215.30/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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