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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 443.84 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 443.84 and 230.94 is: 346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 443.84 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/443.84 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 443.84 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 102,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,500.41/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.62

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