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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 405.84 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 405.84 and 220.72 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 405.84 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/405.84 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 405.84 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 89,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577.00/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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