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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.78, 404.95 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.78, 404.95 and 231.51 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.78 : 404.95 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.78/404.95 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.78x = 404.95 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.78x = 93,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,746.79/293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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