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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295, 442.28 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295, 442.28 and 233.92 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 442.28 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/442.28 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 442.28 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 103,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,458.14/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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