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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.38 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.38 and 228.48 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.38 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.38 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.38 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 100,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,389.54/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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