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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.91 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.91 and 220.74 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.91 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.91 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.91 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 97,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.47/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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