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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 401.69 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 401.69 and 236.92 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 401.69 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/401.69 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 401.69 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 95,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,168.39/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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