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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.20 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.20 and 211.56 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.20 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.20 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.20 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 92,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,705.59/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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