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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 403.72 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 403.72 and 230.48 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 403.72 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/403.72 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 403.72 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 93,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,049.39/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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