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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 404.16 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 404.16 and 230.84 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 404.16 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/404.16 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 404.16 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 93,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,296.29/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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