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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 439.30 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 439.30 and 231.80 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 439.30 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/439.30 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 439.30 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 101,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,829.74/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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