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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 406.02 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 406.02 and 220.68 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 406.02 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/406.02 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 406.02 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 89,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,600.49/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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