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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 408.88 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 408.88 and 213.30 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 408.88 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/408.88 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 408.88 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 87,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,214.10/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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