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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 406.02 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 406.02 and 220.89 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 406.02 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/406.02 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 406.02 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 89,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,685.76/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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