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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 439.22 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 439.22 and 234.76 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 439.22 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/439.22 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 439.22 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 103,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,111.29/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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