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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.40, 443.08 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.40, 443.08 and 221.65 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.40 : 443.08 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.40/443.08 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.40x = 443.08 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.40x = 98,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,209.10/294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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