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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 442.83 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 442.83 and 221.52 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 442.83 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/442.83 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 442.83 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 98,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,095.70/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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