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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.71 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.71 and 211.92 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.71 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.71 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.71 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 93,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,183.34/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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