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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 403.89 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 403.89 and 230.61 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 403.89 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/403.89 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 403.89 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 93,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,141.72/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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