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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 440.42 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 440.42 and 212.07 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 440.42 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/440.42 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 440.42 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 93,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,398.81/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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