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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 438.36 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 438.36 and 244.05 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 438.36 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/438.36 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 438.36 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 106,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,981.76/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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