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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.14 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.14 and 235.58 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.14 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.14 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.14 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 103,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,688.18/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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