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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 438.66 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 438.66 and 231.46 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 438.66 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/438.66 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 438.66 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 101,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,532.24/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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