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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 405.36 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 405.36 and 227.52 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 405.36 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/405.36 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 405.36 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 92,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,227.51/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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