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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 438.67 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 438.67 and 155.37 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 438.67 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/438.67 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 438.67 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 68,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158.00/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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