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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.22 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.22 and 275.24 is: 412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.22 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.22 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.22 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 120,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,615.67/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.84

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