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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 437.25 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 437.25 and 214.41 is: 320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 437.25 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/437.25 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 437.25 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 93,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,750.77/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.70

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