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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 442.16 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 442.16 and 217.66 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 442.16 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/442.16 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 442.16 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 96,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,240.55/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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