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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.72 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.72 and 155.44 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.72 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.72 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.72 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 68,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,194.64/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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