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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 405.36 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 405.36 and 215.27 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 405.36 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/405.36 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 405.36 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 87,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,259.82/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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