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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.34 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.34 and 234.02 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.34 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.34 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.34 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 102,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,346.31/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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