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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 439.41 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 439.41 and 232.12 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 439.41 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/439.41 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 439.41 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 101,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,995.85/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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