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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.46 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.46 and 155.75 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.46 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.46 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.46 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 68,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289.37/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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