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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 292.26 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.84 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.84 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.84 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 138,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,776.74/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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