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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 438.49 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 438.49 and 244.23 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 438.49 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/438.49 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 438.49 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 107,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092.41/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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