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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.94 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.94 and 155.48 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.94 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.94 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.94 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 68,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,246.39/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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