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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 408.78 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 408.78 and 213.66 is: 294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 408.78 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/408.78 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 408.78 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 87,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,339.93/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.39

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