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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 406.71 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 406.71 and 232.79 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 406.71 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/406.71 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 406.71 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 94,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,675.99/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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