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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 438.42 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 438.42 and 220.33 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 438.42 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/438.42 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 438.42 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 96,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,597.08/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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