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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 438 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 438 and 155.11 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 438 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/438 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 438 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 67,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,938.18/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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