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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.73, 405.17 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.73, 405.17 and 223.67 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.73 : 405.17 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.73/405.17 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.73x = 405.17 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.73x = 90,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,622.35/293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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