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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 407.13 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 407.13 and 216.57 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 407.13 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/407.13 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 407.13 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 88,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,172.86/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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