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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 439.02 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 439.02 and 155.57 is: 233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 439.02 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/439.02 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 439.02 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 68,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,296.15/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.50

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