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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.18 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.18 and 221.42 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.18 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.18 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.18 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 89,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,050.70/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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