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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 439.29 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 439.29 and 220.86 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 439.29 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/439.29 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 439.29 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 97,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,021.59/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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