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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 440.19 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 440.19 and 221.85 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 440.19 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/440.19 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 440.19 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 97,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.15/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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