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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.95 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.95 and 219.18 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.95 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.95 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.95 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 88,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537.76/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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