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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.91, 407.89 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.91, 407.89 and 233.65 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.91 : 407.89 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.91/407.89 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.91x = 407.89 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.91x = 95,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,303.50/295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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