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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 440.55 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 440.55 and 212.94 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 440.55 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/440.55 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 440.55 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 93,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.72/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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