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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 440.46 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 440.46 and 212.42 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 440.46 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/440.46 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 440.46 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 93,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,562.51/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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