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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.07 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.07 and 223.79 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.07 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.07 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.07 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 90,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651.07/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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