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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.58 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.58 and 212.73 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.58 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.58 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.58 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 93,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,724.58/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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