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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 402.94 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 402.94 and 218.66 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 402.94 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/402.94 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 402.94 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 88,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,105.12/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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