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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 403.94 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 403.94 and 219.24 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 403.94 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/403.94 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 403.94 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 88,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,560.35/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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