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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 404.57 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 404.57 and 231.17 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 404.57 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/404.57 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 404.57 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 93,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,523.00/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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