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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.54 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.54 and 219.80 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.54 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.54 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.54 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 96,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,391.09/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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