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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.29, 407.12 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.29, 407.12 and 216.59 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.29 : 407.12 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.29/407.12 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.29x = 407.12 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.29x = 88,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,175.00/295.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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