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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.47 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.47 and 215.97 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.47 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.47 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.47 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 94,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.29/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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