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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 441.60 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 441.60 and 212.70 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 441.60 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/441.60 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 441.60 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 93,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.32/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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