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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 404.90 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 404.90 and 228.45 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 404.90 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/404.90 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 404.90 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 92,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,499.41/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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