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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 438.36 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 438.36 and 155.15 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 438.36 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/438.36 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 438.36 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 68,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,011.55/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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