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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 438.95 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 438.95 and 155.43 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 438.95 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/438.95 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 438.95 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 68,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.22/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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