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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.01 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.01 and 155.85 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.01 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.01 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.01 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 68,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418.93/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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