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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 407.78 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 407.78 and 221.33 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 407.78 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/407.78 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 407.78 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 90,255.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,255.94/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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