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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 407.75 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 407.75 and 213.30 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 407.75 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/407.75 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 407.75 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 86,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,972.01/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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