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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 438.36 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 438.36 and 244.32 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 438.36 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/438.36 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 438.36 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 107,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,100.12/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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