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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 405.10 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 405.10 and 231.48 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 405.10 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/405.10 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 405.10 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 93,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.55/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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