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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 437.40 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 437.40 and 204.24 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 437.40 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/437.40 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 437.40 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 89,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334.58/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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