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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.53, 437.76 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.53, 437.76 and 215.31 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.53 : 437.76 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.53/437.76 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.53x = 437.76 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.53x = 94,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,254.11/292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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