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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 405.59 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 405.59 and 220.56 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 405.59 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/405.59 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 405.59 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 89,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,455.83/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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