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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.23, 404.47 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.23, 404.47 and 231.04 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.23 : 404.47 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.23/404.47 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.23x = 404.47 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.23x = 93,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,449.54/293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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