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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 440.75 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 440.75 and 216.35 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 440.75 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/440.75 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 440.75 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 95,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,354.06/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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