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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.43, 438.44 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.43, 438.44 and 155.54 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.43 : 438.44 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.43/438.44 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.43x = 438.44 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.43x = 68,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,195.28/292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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