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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.24 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.24 and 155.18 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.24 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.24 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.24 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 68,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006.08/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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