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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 403.41 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 403.41 and 214.11 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 403.41 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/403.41 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 403.41 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 86,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,374.12/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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