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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 403.26 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 403.26 and 218.68 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 403.26 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/403.26 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 403.26 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 88,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184.90/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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