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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.36 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.36 and 155.60 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.36 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.36 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.36 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 68,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,208.82/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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