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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 438.60 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 438.60 and 155.44 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 438.60 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/438.60 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 438.60 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 68,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,175.98/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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