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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 439.40 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 439.40 and 215.96 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 439.40 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/439.40 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 439.40 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 94,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,890.88/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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