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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 407.43 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 407.43 and 216.77 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 407.43 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/407.43 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 407.43 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 88,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.56/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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