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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 442.17 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 442.17 and 233.90 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 442.17 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/442.17 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 442.17 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 103,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,421.35/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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