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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 442.89 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 442.89 and 209.41 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 442.89 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/442.89 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 442.89 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 92,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,744.49/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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