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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 438.87 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 438.87 and 231.63 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 438.87 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/438.87 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 438.87 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 101,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,655.46/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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