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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.03 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.03 and 284.22 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.03 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.03 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.03 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 124,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,496.89/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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