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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 438.68 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 438.68 and 155.56 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 438.68 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/438.68 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 438.68 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 68,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240.35/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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