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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 438.01 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 438.01 and 231.46 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 438.01 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/438.01 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 438.01 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 101,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,380.12/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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