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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 440.10 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 440.10 and 232.79 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 440.10 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/440.10 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 440.10 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 102,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,448.68/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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