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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 408.41 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 408.41 and 213.06 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 408.41 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/408.41 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 408.41 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 87,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,016.37/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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