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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 442.01 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 442.01 and 213.89 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 442.01 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/442.01 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 442.01 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 94,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,538.24/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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