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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 403.74 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 403.74 and 218.43 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 403.74 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/403.74 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 403.74 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 88,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,188.93/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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