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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.18, 440.91 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.18, 440.91 and 213.30 is: 319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.18 : 440.91 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.18/440.91 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.18x = 440.91 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.18x = 94,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,046.10/294.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.69

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