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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 437.01 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 437.01 and 214.81 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 437.01 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/437.01 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 437.01 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 93,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,874.12/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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