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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 404.53 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 404.53 and 227.83 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 404.53 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/404.53 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 404.53 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 92,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,164.07/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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