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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 407.04 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 407.04 and 212.68 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 407.04 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/407.04 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 407.04 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 86,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569.27/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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