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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 441.82 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 441.82 and 234.33 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 441.82 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/441.82 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 441.82 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 103,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,531.68/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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