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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 441.21 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 441.21 and 212.92 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 441.21 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/441.21 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 441.21 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 93,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942.43/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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