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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 440.80 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 440.80 and 213.28 is: 319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 440.80 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/440.80 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 440.80 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 94,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,013.82/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.08

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