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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 404.40 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 404.40 and 231.07 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 404.40 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/404.40 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 404.40 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 93,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,444.71/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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