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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 404.72 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 404.72 and 231.30 is: 318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 404.72 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/404.72 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 404.72 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 93,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,612.31/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.85

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