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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 438.06 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 438.06 and 223.90 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 438.06 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/438.06 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 438.06 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 98,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,081.63/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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