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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 441.65 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 441.65 and 234.90 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 441.65 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/441.65 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 441.65 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 103,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,744.17/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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