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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 438.01 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 438.01 and 211.43 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 438.01 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/438.01 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 438.01 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 92,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,608.45/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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