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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.16 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.16 and 211.04 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.16 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.16 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.16 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 85,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,926.54/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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