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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 441.75 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 441.75 and 212.47 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 441.75 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/441.75 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 441.75 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 93,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,857.52/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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