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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 406.88 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 406.88 and 216.29 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 406.88 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/406.88 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 406.88 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 88,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,004.08/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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