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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.72 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.72 and 281.28 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.72 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.72 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.72 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 123,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,403.16/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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