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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 439.29 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 439.29 and 211.23 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 439.29 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/439.29 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 439.29 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 92,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,791.23/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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