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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 405.86 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 405.86 and 211.15 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 405.86 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/405.86 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 405.86 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 85,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,697.34/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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