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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.84, 440.46 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.84, 440.46 and 213.05 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.84 : 440.46 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.84/440.46 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.84x = 440.46 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.84x = 93,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,840.00/293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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