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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.93, 405.13 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.93, 405.13 and 223.01 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.93 : 405.13 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.93/405.13 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.93x = 405.13 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.93x = 90,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,348.50/293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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