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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 439.05 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 439.05 and 212.30 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 439.05 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/439.05 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 439.05 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 93,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,210.32/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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