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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 440.58 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 440.58 and 233.02 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 440.58 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/440.58 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 440.58 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 102,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,663.95/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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