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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 437.39 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 437.39 and 215.06 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 437.39 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/437.39 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 437.39 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 94,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,064.02/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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