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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 405.09 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 405.09 and 228.60 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 405.09 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/405.09 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 405.09 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 92,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,603.57/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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