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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.49, 406.47 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.49, 406.47 and 211.81 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.49 : 406.47 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.49/406.47 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.49x = 406.47 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.49x = 86,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094.41/294.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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