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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.55, 405.93 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.55, 405.93 and 232.32 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.55 : 405.93 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.55/405.93 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.55x = 405.93 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.55x = 94,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305.66/294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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