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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 425.64 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 425.64 and 292.40 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 425.64 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/425.64 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 425.64 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 124,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,457.14/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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