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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 443.31 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 443.31 and 221.81 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 443.31 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/443.31 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 443.31 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 98,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330.59/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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