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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 406.86 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 406.86 and 221.21 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 406.86 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/406.86 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 406.86 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 89,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,999.47/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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