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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.29, 441.65 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.29, 441.65 and 217.46 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.29 : 441.65 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.29/441.65 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.29x = 441.65 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.29x = 96,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,037.91/294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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