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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 440.70 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 440.70 and 213.64 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 440.70 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/440.70 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 440.70 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 94,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,151.15/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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