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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 439.34 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 439.34 and 272.23 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 439.34 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/439.34 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 439.34 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 119,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,599.07/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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