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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 438.34 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 438.34 and 75.80 is: 113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 438.34 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/438.34 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 438.34 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 33,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223.79/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.70

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