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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.01 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.01 and 292.49 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.01 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.01 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.01 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 139,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,813.14/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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