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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 440.39 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 440.39 and 215.96 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 440.39 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/440.39 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 440.39 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 95,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,103.34/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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