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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.60, 437.07 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.60, 437.07 and 231.55 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.60 : 437.07 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.60/437.07 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.60x = 437.07 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.60x = 101,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,203.56/292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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