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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 404.90 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 404.90 and 219.61 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 404.90 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/404.90 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 404.90 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 88,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920.32/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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