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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 440.56 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 440.56 and 216.86 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 440.56 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/440.56 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 440.56 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 95,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,539.84/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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