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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 439.62 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 439.62 and 232.48 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 439.62 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/439.62 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 439.62 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 102,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,202.86/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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