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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.80, 404.42 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.80, 404.42 and 235.48 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.80 : 404.42 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.80/404.42 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.80x = 404.42 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.80x = 95,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,232.82/293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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