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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.57, 440.20 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.57, 440.20 and 235.90 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.57 : 440.20 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.57/440.20 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.57x = 440.20 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.57x = 103,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843.18/293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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