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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 407.23 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 407.23 and 216.54 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 407.23 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/407.23 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 407.23 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 88,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,180.50/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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