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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 439.29 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 439.29 and 155.75 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 439.29 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/439.29 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 439.29 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 68,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,417.22/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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