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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 407.54 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 407.54 and 212.66 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 407.54 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/407.54 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 407.54 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 86,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,664.36/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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