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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 407.36 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 407.36 and 221.36 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 407.36 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/407.36 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 407.36 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 90,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173.21/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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