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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 441.21 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 441.21 and 218.03 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 441.21 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/441.21 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 441.21 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 96,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,193.72/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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