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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 405.38 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 405.38 and 219.96 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 405.38 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/405.38 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 405.38 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 89,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167.38/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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