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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 407.16 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 407.16 and 221.40 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 407.16 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/407.16 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 407.16 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 90,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,145.22/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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