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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.20 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.20 and 212.64 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.20 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.20 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.20 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 93,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,391.49/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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