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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 405.03 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 405.03 and 223.47 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 405.03 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/405.03 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 405.03 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 90,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512.89/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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