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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.29 and 232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.29 and 232.42 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.29 = 232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.29 = 232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.29 × 232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 102,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,099.78/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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