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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.84 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.84 and 213.24 is: 294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.84 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.84 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.84 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 87,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182.97/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.43

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