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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 438.54 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 438.54 and 223.93 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 438.54 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/438.54 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 438.54 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 98,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,202.26/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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