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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 440.58 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 440.58 and 216.96 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 440.58 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/440.58 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 440.58 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 95,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,588.24/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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