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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.65, 440.82 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.65, 440.82 and 233.05 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.65 : 440.82 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.65/440.82 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.65x = 440.82 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.65x = 102,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,733.41/293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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