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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 405.96 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 405.96 and 215.21 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 405.96 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/405.96 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 405.96 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 87,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,365.79/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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