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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 407.23 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 407.23 and 233.08 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 407.23 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/407.23 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 407.23 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 94,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,915.57/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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