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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 405.29 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 405.29 and 220.01 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 405.29 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/405.29 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 405.29 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 89,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,166.75/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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