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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 405.33 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 405.33 and 220.30 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 405.33 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/405.33 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 405.33 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 89,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,294.20/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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