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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 407.48 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 407.48 and 233.15 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 407.48 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/407.48 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 407.48 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 95,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.76/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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