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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.70 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.70 and 212.56 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.70 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.70 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.70 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 93,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,462.63/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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