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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 406.66 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 406.66 and 212.24 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 406.66 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/406.66 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 406.66 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 86,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,309.52/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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