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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.01 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.01 and 231.69 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.01 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.01 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.01 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 101,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,713.07/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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