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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 441.09 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 441.09 and 212.46 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 441.09 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/441.09 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 441.09 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 93,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,713.98/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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