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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.39, 403.93 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.39, 403.93 and 219.59 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.39 : 403.93 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.39/403.93 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.39x = 403.93 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.39x = 88,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,698.99/293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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