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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 402.48 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 402.48 and 236.64 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 402.48 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/402.48 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 402.48 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 95,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,242.87/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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