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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 403.26 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 403.26 and 230.08 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 403.26 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/403.26 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 403.26 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 92,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,782.06/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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