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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.88, 441.88 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.88, 441.88 and 217.88 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 441.88 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/441.88 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 441.88 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 96,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276.81/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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