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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 438.54 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 438.54 and 155.26 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 438.54 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/438.54 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 438.54 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 68,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087.72/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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