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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 408.03 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 408.03 and 212.59 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 408.03 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/408.03 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 408.03 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 86,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.10/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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