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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.51, 439.06 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.51, 439.06 and 215.56 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.51 : 439.06 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.51/439.06 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.51x = 439.06 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.51x = 94,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642.12/292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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