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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.10, 437.22 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.10, 437.22 and 223.40 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.10 : 437.22 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.10/437.22 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.10x = 437.22 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.10x = 97,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,672.76/292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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