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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 437.88 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 437.88 and 220.24 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 437.88 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/437.88 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 437.88 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 96,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,438.69/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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