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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.38, 441.66 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.38, 441.66 and 218.34 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.38 : 441.66 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.38/441.66 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.38x = 441.66 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.38x = 96,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,432.04/294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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