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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 441.36 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 441.36 and 221.16 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 441.36 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/441.36 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 441.36 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 97,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,611.18/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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