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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 440.86 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 440.86 and 212.12 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 440.86 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/440.86 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 440.86 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 93,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,515.22/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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