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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.72 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.72 and 206.88 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.72 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.72 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.72 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 90,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,762.39/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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