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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 403.24 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 403.24 and 214.80 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 403.24 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/403.24 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 403.24 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 86,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615.95/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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