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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.31 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.31 and 155.04 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.31 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.31 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.31 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 67,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955.58/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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