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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 403.17 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 403.17 and 230.07 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 403.17 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/403.17 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 403.17 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 92,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,757.32/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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