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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 440.08 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 440.08 and 232.80 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 440.08 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/440.08 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 440.08 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 102,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.62/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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