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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.83, 406.82 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.83, 406.82 and 212.21 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.83 : 406.82 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.83/406.82 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.83x = 406.82 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.83x = 86,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328.18/294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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