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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 437.58 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 437.58 and 215.19 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 437.58 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/437.58 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 437.58 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 94,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,162.84/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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