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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.22 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.22 and 155.51 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.22 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.22 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.22 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 68,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147.59/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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