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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.26 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.26 and 216.06 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.26 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.26 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.26 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 94,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,690.46/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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