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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 441.18 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 441.18 and 233.06 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 441.18 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/441.18 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 441.18 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 102,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,821.41/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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