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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 439.22 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 439.22 and 155.46 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 439.22 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/439.22 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 439.22 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 68,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,280.36/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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