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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 403.08 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 403.08 and 213.39 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 403.08 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/403.08 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 403.08 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 86,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,012.44/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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