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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 407.30 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 407.30 and 216.69 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 407.30 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/407.30 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 407.30 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 88,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,256.75/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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