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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 439.68 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 439.68 and 216.48 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 439.68 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/439.68 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 439.68 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 95,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,181.93/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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