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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 441.58 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 441.58 and 221.34 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 441.58 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/441.58 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 441.58 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 97,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,739.32/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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