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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 406.74 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 406.74 and 216.27 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 406.74 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/406.74 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 406.74 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 87,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,965.66/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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