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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 408.30 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 408.30 and 234.12 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 408.30 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/408.30 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 408.30 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 95,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,591.20/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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