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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 404.94 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 404.94 and 223.42 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 404.94 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/404.94 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 404.94 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 90,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,471.69/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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