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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 419.66 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 419.66 and 211.13 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 419.66 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/419.66 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 419.66 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 88,602.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,602.82/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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