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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 405.92 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 405.92 and 211.51 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 405.92 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/405.92 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 405.92 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 85,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,856.14/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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