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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.16 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.16 and 216.76 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.16 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.16 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.16 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 95,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,409.08/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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