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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.38 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.38 and 230.48 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.38 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.38 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.38 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 101,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,959.74/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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