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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 438.71 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 438.71 and 211.56 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 438.71 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/438.71 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 438.71 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 92,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,812.43/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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