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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.26, 407.58 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.26, 407.58 and 212.40 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.26 : 407.58 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.26/407.58 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.26x = 407.58 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.26x = 86,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569.99/295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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