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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.17 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.17 and 220.78 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.17 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.17 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.17 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 96,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.95/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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