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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 439.04 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 439.04 and 155.71 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 439.04 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/439.04 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 439.04 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 68,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,361.16/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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