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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 439.58 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 439.58 and 220.16 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 439.58 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/439.58 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 439.58 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 96,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,777.93/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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