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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.90, 441.36 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.90, 441.36 and 212.40 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.90 : 441.36 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.90/441.36 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.90x = 441.36 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.90x = 93,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,744.86/294.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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