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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 440 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 440 and 221.44 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 440 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/440 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 440 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 97,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,433.60/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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