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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.13 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.13 and 217.38 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.13 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.13 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.13 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 96,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,109.96/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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