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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 419.94 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 419.94 and 211.36 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 419.94 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/419.94 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 419.94 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 88,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,758.52/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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