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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 439.13 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 439.13 and 281.42 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 439.13 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/439.13 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 439.13 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 123,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,579.96/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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