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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 443.23 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 443.23 and 230.82 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 443.23 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/443.23 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 443.23 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 102,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,305.19/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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