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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 408.38 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 408.38 and 211.98 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 408.38 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/408.38 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 408.38 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 86,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567.33/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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