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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.01 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.01 and 214.90 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.01 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.01 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.01 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 94,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,129.18/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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