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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.72, 442.86 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.72, 442.86 and 231.88 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.72 : 442.86 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.72/442.86 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.72x = 442.86 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.72x = 102,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690.38/295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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