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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 441.54 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 441.54 and 233.02 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 441.54 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/441.54 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 441.54 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 102,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,887.65/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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