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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 406.33 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 406.33 and 211.81 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 406.33 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/406.33 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 406.33 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 86,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,064.76/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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