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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.93, 440.48 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.93, 440.48 and 221.70 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.93 : 440.48 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.93/440.48 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.93x = 440.48 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.93x = 97,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,654.97/293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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