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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.97, 438.99 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.97, 438.99 and 234.89 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 438.99 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/438.99 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 438.99 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 103,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,114.36/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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