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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 441.54 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 441.54 and 221.56 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 441.54 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/441.54 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 441.54 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 97,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,827.60/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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