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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.48 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.48 and 215.46 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.48 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.48 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.48 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 94,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,474.90/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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