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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.92, 441.66 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.92, 441.66 and 213.38 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.92 : 441.66 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.92/441.66 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.92x = 441.66 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.92x = 94,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,241.41/294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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