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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 408.02 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 408.02 and 211.95 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 408.02 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/408.02 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 408.02 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 86,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,478.78/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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