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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.80 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.80 and 231.28 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.80 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.80 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.80 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 93,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.16/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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