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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 439.24 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 439.24 and 235.59 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 439.24 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/439.24 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 439.24 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 103,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,480.55/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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