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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 439.93 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 439.93 and 235.52 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 439.93 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/439.93 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 439.93 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 103,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,609.53/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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