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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 438.49 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 438.49 and 235.09 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 438.49 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/438.49 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 438.49 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 103,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,084.61/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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