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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.56 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.56 and 217.64 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.56 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.56 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.56 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 96,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,101.12/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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