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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 438.72 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 438.72 and 234.72 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 438.72 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/438.72 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 438.72 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 102,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,976.36/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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