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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.24 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.24 and 212.67 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.24 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.24 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.24 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 93,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,624.78/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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