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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 442.99 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 442.99 and 221.60 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 442.99 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/442.99 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 442.99 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 98,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168.59/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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