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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 403.60 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 403.60 and 230.48 is: 317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 403.60 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/403.60 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 403.60 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 93,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021.73/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.70

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