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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 406.44 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 406.44 and 215.91 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 406.44 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/406.44 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 406.44 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 87,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,754.46/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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