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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.80, 442.40 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.80, 442.40 and 213.71 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.80 : 442.40 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.80/442.40 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.80x = 442.40 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.80x = 94,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,542.02/294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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