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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 438.66 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 438.66 and 247.08 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 438.66 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/438.66 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 438.66 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 108,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,384.11/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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