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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 405.15 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 405.15 and 235.46 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 405.15 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/405.15 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 405.15 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 95,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,396.62/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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