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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.77 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.77 and 292.17 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.77 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.77 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.77 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 135,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,499.68/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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