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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 439.81 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 439.81 and 233.47 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 439.81 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/439.81 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 439.81 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 102,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,682.44/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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