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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 440.37 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 440.37 and 232.73 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 440.37 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/440.37 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 440.37 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 102,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,483.94/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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