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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 438.04 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 438.04 and 155.05 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 438.04 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/438.04 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 438.04 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 67,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.20/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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