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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.28 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.28 and 210.38 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.28 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.28 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.28 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 92,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,415.73/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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