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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 438.88 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 438.88 and 220.80 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 438.88 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/438.88 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 438.88 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 96,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,904.70/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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