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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 438.06 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 438.06 and 211.05 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 438.06 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/438.06 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 438.06 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 92,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452.56/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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