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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 437.78 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 437.78 and 223.44 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 437.78 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/437.78 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 437.78 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 97,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,817.56/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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