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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 402.80 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 402.80 and 234.08 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 402.80 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/402.80 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 402.80 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 94,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287.42/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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