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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 440.40 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 440.40 and 221.50 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 440.40 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/440.40 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 440.40 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 97,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,548.60/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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