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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.27 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.27 and 216.06 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.27 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.27 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.27 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 87,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562.64/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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