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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 437.76 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 437.76 and 210.56 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 437.76 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/437.76 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 437.76 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 92,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174.75/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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