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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.21 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.21 and 215.89 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.21 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.21 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.21 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 94,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604.06/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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