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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.38 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.38 and 155.22 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.38 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.38 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.38 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 68,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,045.34/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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