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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 441.96 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 441.96 and 230.66 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 441.96 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/441.96 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 441.96 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 101,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,942.49/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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