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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 438.24 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 438.24 and 155.38 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 438.24 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/438.24 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 438.24 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 68,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093.73/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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