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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 405.21 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 405.21 and 228.22 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 405.21 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/405.21 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 405.21 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 92,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477.03/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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