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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 443.50 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 443.50 and 209.12 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 443.50 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/443.50 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 443.50 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 92,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,744.72/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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