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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 441.08 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 441.08 and 233.38 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 441.08 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/441.08 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 441.08 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 102,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939.51/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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