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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.82 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.82 and 211.68 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.82 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.82 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.82 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 92,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,889.42/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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