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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 438.69 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 438.69 and 223.95 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 438.69 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/438.69 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 438.69 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 98,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,247.11/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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