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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 438.33 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 438.33 and 215.69 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 438.33 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/438.33 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 438.33 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 94,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541.21/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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