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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 442.94 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 442.94 and 234.42 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 442.94 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/442.94 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 442.94 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 103,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,832.82/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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