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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 404.76 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 404.76 and 219.84 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 404.76 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/404.76 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 404.76 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 88,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,982.44/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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