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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 438.38 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 438.38 and 155.24 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 438.38 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/438.38 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 438.38 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 68,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,054.11/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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