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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 440.19 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 440.19 and 216.38 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 440.19 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/440.19 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 440.19 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 95,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,246.11/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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