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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 407.28 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 407.28 and 232.65 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 407.28 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/407.28 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 407.28 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 94,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,753.69/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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