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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 437.55 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 437.55 and 215.28 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 437.55 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/437.55 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 437.55 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 94,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,195.76/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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