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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 438.15 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 438.15 and 220.10 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 438.15 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/438.15 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 438.15 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 96,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,436.82/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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