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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 407.55 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 407.55 and 217.91 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 407.55 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/407.55 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 407.55 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 88,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,807.18/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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