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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 441.52 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 441.52 and 216.70 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 441.52 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/441.52 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 441.52 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 95,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,675.74/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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