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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.08 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.08 and 155.08 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.08 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.08 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.08 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 67,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,939.45/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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