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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 405.33 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 405.33 and 215.24 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 405.33 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/405.33 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 405.33 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 87,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243.23/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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