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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 438.66 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 438.66 and 247.20 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 438.66 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/438.66 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 438.66 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 108,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,436.75/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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