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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 405.60 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 405.60 and 219.96 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 405.60 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/405.60 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 405.60 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 89,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,215.78/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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