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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 404.22 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 404.22 and 283.63 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 404.22 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/404.22 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 404.22 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 114,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,646.20/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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