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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.95, 438.16 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.95, 438.16 and 155.12 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.95 : 438.16 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.95/438.16 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.95x = 438.16 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.95x = 67,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,965.09/291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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