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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 438.06 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 438.06 and 155.19 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 438.06 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/438.06 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 438.06 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 67,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,982.53/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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