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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 406.12 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 406.12 and 216.50 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 406.12 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/406.12 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 406.12 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 87,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,924.98/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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