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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 439.08 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 439.08 and 216.18 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 439.08 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/439.08 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 439.08 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 94,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920.31/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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