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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 405.36 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 405.36 and 211.08 is: 291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 405.36 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/405.36 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 405.36 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 85,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563.39/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.51

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