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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 405.84 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 405.84 and 235.96 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 405.84 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/405.84 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 405.84 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 95,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,762.01/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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