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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 404.89 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 404.89 and 220.06 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 404.89 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/404.89 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 404.89 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 89,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,100.09/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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