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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 403.64 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 403.64 and 218.82 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 403.64 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/403.64 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 403.64 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 88,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,324.50/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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