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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 438.35 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 438.35 and 220.05 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 438.35 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/438.35 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 438.35 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 96,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457.82/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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