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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.09, 439.63 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.09, 439.63 and 220.79 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.09 : 439.63 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.09/439.63 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.09x = 439.63 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.09x = 97,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,066.45/293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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