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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 438.48 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 438.48 and 235.71 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 438.48 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/438.48 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 438.48 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 103,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,354.12/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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