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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 403.79 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 403.79 and 227.41 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 403.79 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/403.79 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 403.79 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 91,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,823.74/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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