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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 404.74 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 404.74 and 219.73 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 404.74 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/404.74 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 404.74 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 88,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,933.52/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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