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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 439.16 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 439.16 and 221.49 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 439.16 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/439.16 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 439.16 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 97,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,268.44/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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