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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 485.94 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 485.94 and 292.10 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 485.94 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/485.94 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 485.94 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 141,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,943.07/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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