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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.03 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.03 and 155.40 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.03 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.03 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.03 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 68,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,069.86/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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