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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.15 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.15 and 223.68 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.15 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.15 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.15 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 98,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.39/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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