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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 441.87 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 441.87 and 213.40 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 441.87 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/441.87 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 441.87 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 94,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.06/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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