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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 404.39 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 404.39 and 227.55 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 404.39 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/404.39 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 404.39 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 92,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,018.94/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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