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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 438.89 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 438.89 and 231.84 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 438.89 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/438.89 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 438.89 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 101,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,751.10/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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