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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 439.46 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 439.46 and 211.48 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 439.46 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/439.46 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 439.46 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 92,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,934.84/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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