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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.62 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.62 and 234.44 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.62 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.62 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.62 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 94,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,624.67/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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