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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.69 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.69 and 235.50 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.69 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.69 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.69 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 103,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,311.50/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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