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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 441.80 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 441.80 and 233.82 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 441.80 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/441.80 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 441.80 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 103,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,300.05/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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