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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.91 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.91 and 221.85 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.91 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.91 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.91 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 97,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,815.88/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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