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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.08 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.08 and 234.84 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.08 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.08 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.08 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 103,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,113.55/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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