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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 439.02 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 439.02 and 232.11 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 439.02 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/439.02 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 439.02 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 101,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,900.93/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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