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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.08 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.08 and 232.64 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.08 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.08 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.08 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 102,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,380.21/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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