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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 438.25 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 438.25 and 227.33 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 438.25 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/438.25 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 438.25 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 99,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,627.37/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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