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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.29, 440.06 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.29, 440.06 and 216.64 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.29 : 440.06 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.29/440.06 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.29x = 440.06 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.29x = 95,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,334.60/293.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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