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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 439.37 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 439.37 and 231.94 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 439.37 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/439.37 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 439.37 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 101,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,907.48/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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