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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 402.80 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 402.80 and 233.12 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 402.80 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/402.80 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 402.80 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 93,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,897.56/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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