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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.08 and 216 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.08 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.08 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.08 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 94,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,625.28/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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