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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 440.61 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 440.61 and 211.90 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 440.61 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/440.61 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 440.61 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 93,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,365.26/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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