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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442 and 233.96 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 103,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,410.32/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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