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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.70 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.70 and 229.30 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.70 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.70 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.70 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 101,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,052.51/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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