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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 404.98 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 404.98 and 211.18 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 404.98 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/404.98 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 404.98 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 85,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.68/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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