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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 438.29 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 438.29 and 223.83 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 438.29 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/438.29 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 438.29 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 98,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,101.33/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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