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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.18 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.18 and 233.64 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.18 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.18 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.18 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 95,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,367.18/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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