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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 440.33 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 440.33 and 212.64 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 440.33 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/440.33 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 440.33 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 93,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630.71/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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