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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 403 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 403 and 214.48 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 403 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/403 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 403 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 86,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,435.44/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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