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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 404.90 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 404.90 and 223.68 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 404.90 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/404.90 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 404.90 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 90,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,568.03/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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