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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 438.84 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 438.84 and 155.78 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 438.84 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/438.84 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 438.84 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 68,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362.50/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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