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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.34 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.34 and 212.09 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.34 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.34 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.34 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 86,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392.74/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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