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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.19, 441.86 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.19, 441.86 and 221.63 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.19 : 441.86 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.19/441.86 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.19x = 441.86 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.19x = 97,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929.43/295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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