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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 405.63 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 405.63 and 220.68 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 405.63 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/405.63 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 405.63 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 89,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,514.43/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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