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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 403.82 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 403.82 and 213.76 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 403.82 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/403.82 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 403.82 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 86,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,320.56/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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