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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 403.56 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 403.56 and 234.60 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 403.56 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/403.56 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 403.56 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 94,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,675.18/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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