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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 405.72 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 405.72 and 215.55 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 405.72 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/405.72 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 405.72 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 87,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.95/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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