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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.48 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.48 and 244.26 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.48 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.48 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.48 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 107,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,103.12/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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