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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 442.20 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 442.20 and 213.79 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 442.20 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/442.20 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 442.20 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 94,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537.94/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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