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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.20 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.20 and 221.28 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.20 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.20 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.20 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 97,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186.18/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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