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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 406.62 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 406.62 and 211.82 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 406.62 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/406.62 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 406.62 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 86,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,128.22/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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