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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 444 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 444 and 232.08 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 444 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/444 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 444 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 103,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,043.52/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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