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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 408.36 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 408.36 and 233.52 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 408.36 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/408.36 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 408.36 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 95,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,360.23/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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