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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 442.01 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 442.01 and 212.91 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 442.01 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/442.01 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 442.01 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 94,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,107.28/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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