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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 438.74 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 438.74 and 237.95 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 438.74 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/438.74 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 438.74 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 104,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,399.87/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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