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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.48 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.48 and 266.76 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.48 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.48 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.48 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 116,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,968.92/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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