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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 439.29 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 439.29 and 212.22 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 439.29 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/439.29 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 439.29 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 93,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,226.12/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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