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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 442.06 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 442.06 and 217.86 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 442.06 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/442.06 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 442.06 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 96,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,307.19/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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