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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 439.22 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 439.22 and 216.07 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 439.22 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/439.22 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 439.22 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 94,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,901.71/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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