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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 439.38 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 439.38 and 227.91 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 439.38 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/439.38 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 439.38 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 100,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,139.10/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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