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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 403.79 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 403.79 and 227.61 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 403.79 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/403.79 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 403.79 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 91,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,905.50/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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