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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 406.04 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 406.04 and 211.22 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 406.04 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/406.04 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 406.04 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 85,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763.77/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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