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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.07 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.07 and 223.31 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.07 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.07 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.07 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 90,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,233.16/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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