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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.30, 405.11 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.30, 405.11 and 228.58 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.30 : 405.11 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.30/405.11 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.30x = 405.11 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.30x = 92,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,600.04/293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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