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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 404.85 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 404.85 and 223.17 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 404.85 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/404.85 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 404.85 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 90,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350.37/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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