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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 440.04 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 440.04 and 221.58 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 440.04 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/440.04 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 440.04 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 97,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,504.06/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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