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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 440.58 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 440.58 and 233.50 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 440.58 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/440.58 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 440.58 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 102,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,875.43/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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