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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 439.50 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 439.50 and 235.22 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 439.50 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/439.50 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 439.50 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 103,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,379.19/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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