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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 439.08 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 439.08 and 232.02 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 439.08 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/439.08 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 439.08 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 101,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,875.34/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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