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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 408.92 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 408.92 and 213.66 is: 294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 408.92 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/408.92 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 408.92 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 87,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.78/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.89

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