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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.11, 439.71 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.11, 439.71 and 231.34 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.11 : 439.71 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.11/439.71 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.11x = 439.71 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.11x = 101,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,722.51/293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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