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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.84 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.84 and 220.47 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.84 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.84 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.84 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 89,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,475.54/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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