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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 405.02 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 405.02 and 226.85 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 405.02 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/405.02 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 405.02 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 91,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,877.33/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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