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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.78, 406.80 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.78, 406.80 and 216.12 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.78 : 406.80 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.78/406.80 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.78x = 406.80 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.78x = 87,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,917.62/294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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