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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.59 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.59 and 232.82 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.59 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.59 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.59 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 102,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,579.95/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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