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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 441.19 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 441.19 and 217.41 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 441.19 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/441.19 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 441.19 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 95,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,919.12/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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