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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.36 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.36 and 223.62 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.36 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.36 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.36 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 98,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,026.06/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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