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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 440.35 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 440.35 and 233.19 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 440.35 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/440.35 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 440.35 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 102,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.05/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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