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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 439.69 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 439.69 and 233.04 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 439.69 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/439.69 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 439.69 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 102,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,465.36/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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