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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 437.81 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 437.81 and 211.01 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 437.81 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/437.81 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 437.81 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 92,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,379.04/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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