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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 404.58 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 404.58 and 215.56 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 404.58 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/404.58 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 404.58 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 87,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,211.26/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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