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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 439.86 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 439.86 and 212.08 is: 317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 439.86 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/439.86 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 439.86 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 93,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,285.51/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.90

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