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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 437.73 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 437.73 and 223.84 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 437.73 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/437.73 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 437.73 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 97,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,981.48/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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