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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.76 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.76 and 200.80 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.76 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.76 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.76 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 88,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,100.31/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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