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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.45 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.45 and 201.34 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.45 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.45 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.45 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 88,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,277.52/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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