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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 404.67 and 230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 404.67 and 230.89 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 404.67 = 230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/404.67 = 230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 404.67 × 230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 93,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434.26/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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