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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 403.93 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 403.93 and 218.77 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 403.93 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/403.93 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 403.93 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 88,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367.77/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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