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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.58 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.58 and 232.88 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.58 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.58 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.58 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 102,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,602.27/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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