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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 439.17 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 439.17 and 227.89 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 439.17 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/439.17 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 439.17 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 100,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,082.45/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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