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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.44 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.44 and 234.08 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.44 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.44 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.44 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 94,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,437.24/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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