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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 442.60 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 442.60 and 217.95 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 442.60 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/442.60 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 442.60 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 96,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,464.67/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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