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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 439.35 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 439.35 and 221.10 is: 331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 439.35 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/439.35 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 439.35 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 97,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140.29/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.32

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