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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 437.13 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 437.13 and 243.18 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 437.13 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/437.13 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 437.13 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 106,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301.27/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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