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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.40 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.40 and 233.29 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.40 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.40 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.40 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 95,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,040.31/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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