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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 438.53 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 438.53 and 155.66 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 438.53 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/438.53 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 438.53 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 68,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,258.61/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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