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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 404.73 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 404.73 and 215.50 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 404.73 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/404.73 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 404.73 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 87,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,219.32/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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