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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.05 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.05 and 219.92 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.05 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.05 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.05 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 89,076.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,076.71/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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