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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.29 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.29 and 215.21 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.29 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.29 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.29 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 94,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,321.12/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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