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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 438.72 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 438.72 and 155.49 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 438.72 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/438.72 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 438.72 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 68,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,214.34/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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