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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 439.08 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 439.08 and 232.50 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 439.08 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/439.08 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 439.08 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 102,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.10/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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