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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 438.72 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 438.72 and 231.52 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 438.72 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/438.72 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 438.72 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 101,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,572.45/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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