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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 405.88 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 405.88 and 220.28 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 405.88 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/405.88 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 405.88 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 89,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,407.25/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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