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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 439.18 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 439.18 and 155.68 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 439.18 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/439.18 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 439.18 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 68,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,370.06/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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