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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 409.30 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 409.30 and 213.93 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 409.30 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/409.30 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 409.30 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 87,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561.55/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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