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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.59, 445.03 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.59, 445.03 and 230.94 is: 347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 445.03 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/445.03 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 445.03 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 102,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,774.65/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.69

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