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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 403.24 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 403.24 and 213.70 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 403.24 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/403.24 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 403.24 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 86,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,172.39/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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