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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 440.44 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 440.44 and 220.79 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 440.44 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/440.44 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 440.44 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 97,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245.30/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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