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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 437.31 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 437.31 and 256.11 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 437.31 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/437.31 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 437.31 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 111,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.46/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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