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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 403.16 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 403.16 and 213.48 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 403.16 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/403.16 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 403.16 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 86,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,065.53/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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