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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 441.65 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 441.65 and 234.50 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 441.65 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/441.65 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 441.65 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 103,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,565.30/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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