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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 439.27 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 439.27 and 232.01 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 439.27 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/439.27 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 439.27 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 101,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,912.26/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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