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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 403.61 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 403.61 and 230.54 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 403.61 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/403.61 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 403.61 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 93,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,046.86/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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