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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 439.93 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 439.93 and 232.47 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 439.93 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/439.93 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 439.93 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 102,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,270.53/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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