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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 437.28 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 437.28 and 215.04 is: 322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 437.28 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/437.28 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 437.28 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 94,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,032.69/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.08

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