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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 405.36 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 405.36 and 235.92 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 405.36 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/405.36 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 405.36 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 95,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,632.53/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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