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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.66 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.66 and 223.22 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.66 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.66 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.66 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 90,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,328.21/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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