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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 438.55 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 438.55 and 231.30 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 438.55 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/438.55 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 438.55 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 101,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,436.62/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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