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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.94 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.94 and 216.41 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.94 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.94 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.94 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 95,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.06/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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